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Luminaria

211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Downtown)
505-988-5531
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Ranked #17 of 402 restaurants in Santa Fe
Price range: INR837 - INR1,953
Cuisines: Southwestern
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cross street: Alameda
Description: Located at the Inn and Spa at Loretto, Conde’ Nast Traveler’s 2012 World’s Best, Gold List award recipient. Luminaria Restaurant and Patio combines modern sophistication with rustic Southwestern charm. Inspired by New Mexico's first inhabitants, the Anasazi 'Children of the Light,' Luminaria's design, décor, and cuisine illuminates the Santa Fe dining experience. During the warmer months, dine outdoors on the rustic wood patio adjacent to the world-renowned Loretto Chapel. At twilight, dine al fresco under the stars, transform the high desert into a romantic veranda draped and tented with flowering vines and luxurious flowing fabrics lit by hanging lanterns. A less formal, but equally delicious menu is available fireside in the Living Room, featuring a nightly happy hour and late night reverse happy hour specials.
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Victoria
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

My husband and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary at Luminaria. The evening was warm so we were able to eat ouside on the patio. The food, service, and atmosphere were superb. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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Sheri D, General Manager at Luminaria, responded to this review
23 May 2013

We are flattered that you chose Luminaria Restaurant and Patio to celebrate your anniversary. We appreciate the time you took to write this review. We wish you many years of happiness and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, Sheri Decker General Manager More

Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Aside from a slight mixup getting seated, everything that was in the restaurant's control was done excellently: food, wine, service. Our only problem was that about a half hour after we sat down in a cozy nook on the edge of the room about 30 people showed up to occupy two large tables in the center. They had a great... More

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New Mexico
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59 reviews 59 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Great classy restaurant next to the Loretto Chapel. Food was very good, but I prefer a more colorful Santa Fe dining experience, something very New Mexican funky. This place was sleek and modern, though nicely done.

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Nuremberg, Germany
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38 reviews 38 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Luminaria is an attractive styled restaurant at the Hotel Inn and Spa at Loretto. Service seems very competent. All the meals (whe had different appetezier and different main courses) tasted very fine. Most of the dish are just exceptionally with an own style, and this is a speciall art of cooking. So I can highly recommend this restaurant.

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Santa Fe
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180 reviews 180 reviews
136 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
113 helpful votes 113 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Stopped by for lunch without a reservation with a large party. The staff was very accommodating in setting up a table for us despite the restaurant being quite busy. Very extensive menu with items ranging from soup and salad to filling entrees. We had quite a diverse order with items such as green chile cheese burgers with Waygu beef, pork... More

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Detroit, Michigan
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife and I ate there in mid April this year as part of a culinary trip. This was a restaurant that was included in the trip package. Should have had a clue that something was up when we showed up on a Saturday night about 1/2 hour before our reservation and were able to get in because the place... More

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Toledo, Ohio
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Decided to try this restaurant because I was staying at the Inn! What a spectacular coincidence! I consider my self a "foodie" and was ecstatic about the quality, creativity and service. They offer an early dinner (5-6:30) 3- course meal with optional wine flights that was superb and very affordable! ($52 with wine flights) I would highly recommend!

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Sheri D, General Manager at Luminaria, responded to this review
30 April 2013

We are thrilled you enjoyed your dinner in Luminaria. Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for emphasizing the value of the Cena Pronto Prix Fixe menu. We appreciate your gratitude towards our restaurant, it is always rewarding to hear the specifics of a guest’s experience and is very helpful for other travelers to read. We... More

Ashland, Oregon
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This restaurant is in a hotel. The atmosphere was lovely. Many servers waiting on you and making you feel "special". Then the first "what?". We could not understand the waiter! I asked him to repeat what he was saying, he continued to describe the specials and all four of us sat there, unable to understand what he was saying. we... More

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White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Staying at the hotel, the obvious choice for dining would be to experience Luminaria. SO glad we did, and probably will again ( we are still here). When we arrived, the hostess brought us to a very romantic and spacious corner, "just because", which it really was. Total privacy. The food recommendations from the bartender at the Living Room Lounge... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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27 reviews 27 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We arrived in time for the Cena Pronto prix fixe menu and were able to share two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts plus very good wines with each course for $104 plus tip. The food was all very good with interesting textures and combinations of flavors. The service was quirky and inconsistent but adequate. Neither of us could finish... More

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